Best Memory Cards for Nikon D500
Here are the best memory cards for Nikon D500 DSLR camera, including XQD Memory Cards and UHS-II SD Memory Cards.
The Nikon D500 DSLR camera (Amazon, B&H, Adorama) has two memory card slots: one XQD card slot and one SD card slot (supports UHS-II SD cards). Revolving around a 20.9MP CMOS sensor and EXPEED 5 image processor, the Nikon D500 camera appeals to both still and video shooters with its fast 10 fps continuous shooting rate and 4K UHD video recording abilities. So, if you want to shoot 4K video, sports or wildlife photography with Nikon D500, a fast memory card is a must, or you will have to wait longer for the buffer to clear and before you can start taking photos again. XQD cards are the fatest memory cards while UHS-II SD cards can offer speeds up to three times faster than UHS-I SD cards.
Here is our list of top recommended XQD Cards & UHS-II SD Memory Cards for Nikon D500 DSLR camera. Reminder: if you plan to shoot videos, stick to 64GB (or larger) cards for the best video codex.
Recommended XQD Memory Cards for Nikon D500
The Nikon D500 card slot 1 supports XQD card. We know the XQD cards are much faster than SD cards, so if you shoot 4K video with Nikon D500, you may need a XQD card. The best selling and more affordable Lexar 2933x XQD 2.0 memory card is now discontinued. So, the Sony XQD G series cards will be the best choice.
| Card | Max. Read Speed | Max. Write Speed | Check Price |
| Sony XQD G Series XQD | 440 MB/s | 400 MB/s | Amazon | B&H | Adorama |
| Nikon XQD Card | 440 MB/s | 400 MB/s | Amazon | B&H | Adorama |
| Delkin Devices Premium XQD Cards | 440 MB/s | 400 MB/s | Amazon | B&H | Adorama |
| Lexar 2933x XQD 2.0 (Discontinued) | 440 MB/s | 400 MB/s | Amazon | B&H | Adorama |
Recommended UHS-II SD Memory Cards for Nikon D500
The Nikon D500 Card Slot 2 is compatible with UHS-II memory cards. The Sony SF-G UHS-II Cards are currently the world’s fastest SD memory cards boasting an ultra-fast maximum read speeds of up to 300 MB/s and maximum write speeds of up to 299 MB/s and it is well-suited for video capture, including 4K, 3D, HFR, and Full HD video. In addition, the SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-II SDXC and Lexar Professional 2000x are also excellent choices and two of the best selling sd cards with fast Read Speed & Write Speed, excellent choices!
| Card | Max. Read Speed | Max. Write Speed | Check Price |
| Sony SF-G UHS-II SDXC | 300 MB/s | 299 MB/s | Amazon | B&H | Adorama |
| SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-II SDXC | 300 MB/s | 260 MB/s | Amazon | B&H | Adorama |
| Lexar Professional 2000x UHS-II SDXC | 300 MB/s | 260 MB/s | Amazon | B&H | Adorama |
| Hoodman Steel 2000x SDXC UHS-II | 300 MB/s | 260 MB/s | Amazon | B&H | Adorama |
| Delkin Devices Cinema SDXC UHS-II | 280 MB/s | 250 MB/s | Amazon | B&H | Adorama |
| Sony M Series UHS-II SDXC | 260 MB/s | 100 MB/s | Amazon | B&H | Adorama |
| Lexar Professional 1000x UHS-II SDXC | 150 MB/s | 75 MB/s | Amazon | B&H | Adorama |
Read more: Best Lenses for Nikon D500.
